backchain

noun

: a chain attached to each side of a rudder and to a point under the counter to support the rudder in backing

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for backchain

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
• blockchain
• butane
• campaign